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NOW is the time! Grow globally with Business Law

Global GDP growth Globally, businesses are growing beyond international borders! The age of Multinational Corporations and their stellar profit-making is here to stay! In 2021, the total GDP of the world is predicted by the International Monetary Fund and the World Economic Forum to grow by 6%. The GDP of various areas of the world …

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Remote-work : the new business law mantra

REMOTE WORK Remote work is the new catchword of this day and age of the ‘new-normal’. Many companies have re-oriented their hiring policies and work-structure to incorporate more and more remote workers. Given below is a snapshot of the remote working environment in the USA.  The two primary career-benefits of remote-working that you can garner …

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Budding Business Lawyer? Abort these 5 career-mistakes ASAP!

International Business Law has fast become a career of choice for many legal-eagles of tomorrow like you!  It is true that there is an incredible potential for scripting a fascinating career as an expert in international business laws. It is also true that, since the onset of globalisation in the 1990s, there has been a …

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How to stand out as an International Business Lawyer

Being skilled in International Business Law is a surefire way to career success! Since the onset of globalisation, there are tens of thousands of newer and newer jobs and career-opportunities opening up for budding international business law professionals. And the stakeout is also high!  These stellar opportunities are readily available for you as an international …

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What are the different types of law firms you can work in

Law students and even young lawyers often believe that law firms are all about commercial and business laws.  In fact many people still believe there are just two fields of law to practice in – civil and criminal law.  Law schools generally  don’t teach new subjects of law or make changes to the existing courses …

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10 Skills to help you land your dream job faster

Although lawyering is generally very well paid work, young lawyers earn too little, and continue to work very hard for their seniors, in the hope of making it big one day. It is entirely possible to build your own practice early on from scratch, or to even command a good salary while working at a …

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What’s stopping you from applying to a law firm

Why don’t more people apply to law firms? Most law aspirants dream of working in top-tier law firms.  The world of premier lawyers is fiercely competitive. The few positions that open up are often snatched by those willing to work tirelessly from any location. Many hesitate to apply worrying about their eligibility. Some might even …

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Challenges to get a law firm job

Have you faced any of these challenges while applying for a law firm job or internships: Emailed 100s of law firms but no response. You have no idea what you can do differently to evoke a response. Seeing your classmates and colleagues with personal relationships or recommendations from high places helping them to get into …

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How much do law firms pay in different parts of the world

Traditionally, lawyers are supposed to be rich, smart, successful, dashing and living a lavish life.  It is only after you graduate law school do you realise that not only do you have to start at the bottom of the ladder but you are also paid less than what a driver or an office boy makes …

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How to get a law firm job

Does working in a law firm inspire you?  In a law firm, you could do high-profile work and your name would be quoted in the media for being part of news-making transactions! A lawyer’s lifestyle which is known to be glamorous and attractive is possible by working for leading law firms across the world. You …